Canada’s National Women’s Team began with an impressive tour of the Volvo factory in Skövde, where engines
are made for numerous Volvo vehicles. Most of the players and members of the staff took advantage of some
free time to do some shopping and visit downtown Skövde.

This Swedish town of some 50 000 citizens has a long history of being a trading than a shopping town. A
tradition that dates back some 1000 years.

Then it was back to business, with a spirited practice in the afternoon. After suffering a 2-0 loss on
Thursday, it was clear that the players and staff had a renewed dedication to working hard in practice,
looking to have an impressive performance against Finland on Saturday, to gain a spot in the gold medal final
and a possible return engagement with the U.S.

The host committee welcomed all four teams to an event banquet that evening. Guests were entertained by
members of a local men’s choir and then took part in a brief opening ceremony. Seeing as the ceremony and
banquet were being held at a golf club, the team leaders were asked to officially mark the moment by driving
an illuminated golf club into the night. Team Canada was well represented by Director, Female Hockey Julie
Healy, who drove her ball straight and far, impressing everyone in attendance.

The 4 Nations Cup gets back in full swing with the final two round robin games on Saturday. Canada takes
on Finland at 1pm (local time) and then undefeated USA faces Sweden at 5 pm (local time).